Eighteen crew members of the mobile drilling unit Kulluk arrive at Air Station Kodiak after being airlifted by a Coast Guard helicopter from a vessel 80 miles southwest of Kodiak, Alaska on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012. less

Eighteen crew members of the mobile drilling unit Kulluk arrive at Air Station Kodiak after being airlifted by a Coast Guard helicopter from a vessel 80 miles southwest of Kodiak, Alaska on Saturday, Dec. 29, ... more

Waves crash over the mobile offshore drilling unit Kulluk where it sits aground on the southeast side of Sitkalidak Island, Alaska, Jan. 1, 2013. A Unified Command, consisting of the Coast Guard, federal, state, local and tribal partners and industry representatives was established in response to the grounding. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Klingenberg. less

Waves crash over the mobile offshore drilling unit Kulluk where it sits aground on the southeast side of Sitkalidak Island, Alaska, Jan. 1, 2013. A Unified Command, consisting of the Coast Guard, federal, ... more

The tugs Aiviq and Nanuq tow tandem tow the mobile driling unit Kulluk 116 miles southwest of Kodiak City, Alaska. The tugs were attempting to tow the Kulluk to a sheltered area but weather conditions, including 29 mph winds and 20-foot seas, have deterred them. less

The tugs Aiviq and Nanuq tow tandem tow the mobile driling unit Kulluk 116 miles southwest of Kodiak City, Alaska. The tugs were attempting to tow the Kulluk to a sheltered area but weather conditions, ... more